Great Shepherd

David Jeremiah

Now may the God of peace… that great Shepherd of the sheep… make you complete.
Hebrews 13:20-21


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Sergeant Harry J. Wheeler has become a legend among crime fighters in New York. When he was found years ago, he was wandering the streets of Brooklyn, abandoned and lost, living by his wits. Rescuers noticed his keen perception and protective nature and sent him to a 20-week training course with the New York State Police. Since then he's played a critical role in several police investigations. He's especially proficient in locating the remains of murder victims. You might say he has a nose for murder, for Sergeant Wheeler is a German Shepherd who works on New York's K-9 Force.

We're like Sergeant Harry J. Wheeler. Somehow we lost our way, but our Rescuer found us wandering around, abandoned and confused, living by our wits. He put us into His school, trained us as His disciples, and gave us assignments to do. The Bible doesn't picture us as dogs, but as sheep -- with Christ being the Chief Shepherd. He laid down His life for us, and now lives to lead us, bless us, and use us for His glory.

He is not only the Shepherd but "that great shepherd," just as He is not only High Priest, but our "great High Priest," and not merely King, but the "King of Kings."
Arthur Pink